Released by Solstice Recordings, Paris, in anticipation of  the 100th anniversary of Cochereau's birth in July 2024, Cochereau served as titular organist at Notre-Dame de Paris from 1955-1984. He studied at the Paris Conservatory from 1943-1949, and oversaw the controversial re-building of the organ in Notre-Dame in the 1960's. The OHS catalog carries a number of his recordings, including his Rarétés et Inédits, and he is well-known for his improvisations and compositions. This is the newest recording from Solstice in Paris, 2024.

Play list:

1.Jean-Sébastien Bach, Choral, BWV 686 “Aus tiefer Not schrei’ ich zu dir”
2.Pierre Cochereau, Improvisation sur le noël “Laissez paître vos bêtes”
3. Cochereau, Suite Rhapsodique sur “Ave Maris Stella” : Thème + I.
4. Cochereau, Suite Rhapsodique sur “Ave Maris Stella” : II.
5. Cochereau, Suite Rhapsodique sur “Ave Maris Stella” : III.
6. Cochereau, Suite Rhapsodique sur “Ave Maris Stella” : IV.
7. Cochereau, Suite Rhapsodique sur “Ave Maris Stella” : V.
8. Cochereau, Variations sur “Frère Jacques”
9. Cochereau, Dimanche 4 mars 1984 - Messe de 11h30 : I. Entrée
10. Cochereau, Dimanche 4 mars 1984 - Messe de 11h30 : II. Offertoire
11. Cochereau, Dimanche 4 mars 1984 - Messe de 11h30 : III. Communion
12. Cochereau, Dimanche 4 mars 1984 - Messe de 11h30 : IV. Sortie

Play time: 1 hr 16'02